Unless we believe and see Jesus in the appearance of bread on the altar, we will not be able to see him in the distressing disguise of the poor.

Give a glass of water, you give it to me. Receive a little child, you receive me.

We are not here to be successful, we are here to be FAITHFUL

Keep the corners of your mouth turned up. Speak in a low, persuasive tone. Listen; be teachable. Laugh at good stories and learn to tell them...For as long as you are green, you can grow.

The poor are our brothers and sisters ... people in the world who need love, who need care, who have to be wanted.

Even when the urgent is good, the good can keep you from your best, keep you from your unique contribution, if you let it.

More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones.